Describe the components of the Behavioral Unit in behavioral psychology and the implications for students with
learning disabilities and related mild disabilities.
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: The Behavioral Unit consists of three parts: (A) antecedent event or stimulus; (B)
target behavior—the student response? and (C) the consequent event or reinforcement.
Behavioral approaches to teaching are often used with students with learning
disabilities and related mild disabilities. Strategies include direct instruction and explicit
teaching.
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shot in the arm one year ago working as a clerk in the neighborhood convenience store. Within the last two weeks he has begun experiencing symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder. You are his social worker. What would help you to decide whether his diagnosis posttraumatic stress disorder could be characterized as acute, chronic, delayed onset or residual?
a) Time b) Nature of the event alone c) Severity and intensity of the incident d) Family history of anxiety
Which of the following statements is correct? a. Social work practice is value free
b. Social workers must be knowledgeable about ethical decision making. c. Social workers must seek legal help to make ethical decisions. d. All of the above.
Current research suggests that on average, gay males experience their first same-sex attraction between ages 9 and 13
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Present the key points about continuity theory
What will be an ideal response?